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Rachel Gilker

Author and editor emeritus

Rachel's interest in sustainable agriculture and grazing has deep roots in the soil. She's been following that passion around the world, working on an ancient Nabatean farm in the Negev, and with farmers in West Africa's Niger. After returning to the US, Rachel received her M.S. and Ph.D. in agronomy and soil science from the University of Maryland. For her doctoral research, Rachel spent 3 years working with Maryland dairy farmers using management intensive grazing. She then began her work with grass farmers, a source of joy and a journey of discovery.

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2 Comments

1. Morlu Korsor says:

   March 24, 2016 at 3:13 pm

   I wish you a very happy birthday On Pasture. You have kept me busy reading, smiling and laughing at stories that were so entertaining about animals. Rachel and Kathy, you are doing extremely well and improving continuously. We are growing together as I have been reading On Pasture since 2013. I hope one day On Pasture will turn into a publishing house for scientific research and books. Long live On Pasture…

   • Rachel Gilker says:

     March 25, 2016 at 10:43 am

     Morlu, thank you for the birthday wishes, and thank you for reading. It’s hard to believe how time has flown! Rachel and Kathy